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  • New Indigenous Strategic Plan establishes UBC’s role in upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples

    UBC marks a significant milestone in its commitment to truth and reconciliation with the launch of a new Indigenous Strategic Plan. Moreover, it is the first university in North America to commit to taking a human rights-based approach to its Indigenous strategic framework. Read More

  • Musqueam Welcome by sʔəyəɬəq (Larry Grant)

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  • Musqueam flag raised at UBC

    The flag of the Musqueam Indian Band was permanently raised on the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus today, thus formally signifying the university’s recognition of the Musqueam. Read More

Welcome to the UBC Vancouver Indigenous Portal

Your pathway to learning about UBC’s commitment to Indigenous engagement at its Vancouver campus and an information resource for Indigenous students, faculty and the wider community.

UBC Vancouver is situated in the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) – People of the River Grass.

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Featured Stories

Featured Stories

Stories about key Indigenous initiatives at UBC
Indigenous Units

Indigenous Units

Descriptions of UBC units with an Indigenous focus
Student Resources

Student Resources

Resources and opportunities for current Aboriginal students
Indigenous Strategic Plan

Indigenous Strategic Plan

Updates on UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan developments

Featured Stories

Indigenous Community Holiday Craft Fair 2023

The First Nations House of Learning is hosting an Indigenous Community Holiday Craft Fair on Thursday, December 7th, from 3–5pm at Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall. The UBC community is invited to attend this exciting fair, which celebrates Indigenous art and craftspersonship. Indigenous students, faculty, staff, and community members will be displaying and selling their art and […]

Statement from UBC First Nations House of Learning Leadership

On behalf of the University, I wish to address recent concerns regarding Buffy Sainte-Marie and her claimed Indigenous identity. We recognize and acknowledge the deep sadness, hurt, anger, and array of emotions that Indigenous people may be experiencing in the wake of these allegations. To the Indigenous students, faculty, staff and community members at UBC: […]

Indigenous Graduation Celebration Fall 2023

On Saturday, November 25th, the First Nations House of Learning hosted a graduation celebration at the First Nations Longhouse to honour participating Indigenous graduates from the Fall Class of 2023. Longhouse Ceremonial Door The event saw Indigenous students called into Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall through a ceremonial door, whereupon each was individually acknowledged by a gathering […]
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